Murder confession in Kinney Creek case shocks town
Aug 8 Cryatel Falls reports Henshan confessed to raping and murdering Pearl Morrison after following her from the main highway. He attacked with a tree trunk and then again after she lay injured. The suspect, identified by a prior assault, has caused fears of lynching as miners threaten action. Sheriff Waite plans to move him to another county.
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Pearl Morrison
Cryatel Falls
Henshan
Charlesworth
Rone
Pearl
Kinney Creek
Ale
Bone
Norway
Mich
Henderson
M. Fi. Meyer
Noreway
Rens
Waite
Praise for Michigan Naval Militia by Roosevelt
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt praised Michigan Naval Militia officers and sailors after tours of several states. He noted discipline, professional background, and self-funded service, saying the divisions are fit to be led by a smaller cruiser and highlighting patriotism and earnest performance.
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Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Michigan
Naval Academy
Gallea
Divisiona Ft
Embezzlement Charge Hits Dicyele Company Manager
Grand Rapids Aug 6 Charles A Thayer vice president treasurer and manager of the Hamilton Kenwood Dicyele company was arrested on a capias for allegedly embezzling 4000 of the company funds. The plant was mortgaged to J Frederick Baars estate with Droste named trustee. Thayer allegedly took the money before the mortgage and traveled to Colorado returning recently. He arrived from Hamilton Ind where he united bicycle works with Slight works under Hamilton Bonowood company with 200000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicyele Company
Grand Rapide
Charles A. Tuayer
Hamilton-Kenwood Dicyele Company
James A. Droste
J. Frederick Baars
Colorado
Thayer
Hamilton
Ind
Bia Bicycle Works
Hamilton- Bonowood Company
SEPARATED FORTY YEARS. Hinters of William Davis and File Sinter
Niles reports a tale of William Davis and his sister Mary once enslaved by Georgia planter James Matlock. Separated before the Civil War, they pursued luck in the North and West. Mary, now in California as heiress to $150,000, seeks reunion with Davis after learning of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
File Sinter
Niles
Mary
James Matlock
Georgia
Matlock
Willam
William
Davis
Niler
Mae
San Francisco
California
Outing of State Troops at Inland Lake Encampment
Inland Lake August camp hosts over 2000 Michigan troops in a historic gathering. Governor Wingert appoints staff entirely from active service, breaking past political appointments. Quartermaster General White transfers camp to Trig. Gen Lyon, who designates it Camp Wingree.
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Michigan
Inland Lake
Wingrer
White
Trig
Lyon
Wingree
Chef Dies After Eating Toadstools in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids August 9 Francis Warlop a renowned chef at the Lake side club died after tasting mushrooms sent by a woman who believed them to be edible. He had cooked a few for dinner and died Saturday morning despite doctors efforts. Warlop formerly worked in New York and Chicago as a noted expert.
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Grand Rapids
Francis Woarlop
Lakeside Club
Warlop
New York
Chicago
The Danger Mother’s Friend Offers Comfort During Birth
An advertorial note touts Mother's Friend as a soothing aid that eases the labor process. It claims the product reduces nausea and headaches, brightens mood, shortens recovery, and safeguards both mother and child during delivery.
Daring Local Incidents and Fatalities Across Michigan
A mix of reports from Michigan towns: Judge Cooley improves at a Flint retreat while Niles farmers receive 76 cents a bushel for wheat. A 38 year old man, Thomas Taylor, drowns in Clinton River near Mount Clemens. Jackson Mayor vetoes a bicycle tax and sidewalk riding. Ethel Smith, 13, dies from severe burns near Dimondale. Brakeman Peter Jolibois found dead on track near Ewen, likely from a fall and neck injury. 14 year old Lawrence Dustine falls into a grain hopper at Murch’s elevator and is buried. rescue near death. Street Commissioner Abel T. Klavering dies, heart failure suspected.
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Michigan
Judge Cooley
Flint
Niles
Schoolcroft
Thomas Taylor
Clinton River
Mount Clemens
Loennecker
Jackson
Ethel Smith
Henry Smith
Dimondale
Nevere Burna
Peter Jolibois
Duluth, South Shore & Allende
Ewen
Lawrence Dustine
Monroe
Murch
Dushane
Abel T. Klavering
Holland
Ita
Wheat Crop Improves Across Michigan in August Report
The August crop report shows wheat yields averaging 19.61 bushels per acre in Michigan, up about 11 percent from July 1 projections. Corn is put at 26 bushels per acre, oats with 13.81 bushels, potatoes near seven-tenths of average, beans nine-tenths, and clover and timothy slightly above normal. Rain spared harvests in many areas but central regions saw some damage. overall, crop quality is good and conditions are fine.
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Bunkels
Lansing
Aug. C
Timothy Hey
Alleged Emberster Escapes Detroit Warrant for England
A warrant is out for Clifford R. England bookkeeper for Warren Scharf Asphalt Paving company charged with embezzling $10,000 in courier funds. He and his wife left the city and are believed to have gone to Mackinac by steamer.
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Emberster
Detroit
Clifford R. England
Warren Scharf Asphalt Paving Company
Mackinac
Stourer Vy My Atlas Token Made Tour to Mackinac Island
The text advertises a tour to Mackinac Island Michigan via the Coast Line. It mentions a new steel passenger steamers service and schedule from Detroit to Toledo and via inland routes. Includes a request to send 2 cents for an illustrated pamphlet to A A Senaste G P A Detroit Michigan.
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Groty
Mackinac Island
Mich
Coast Line
Do& Co New Steel
Toledo
Lcd
Detroit
Lip. O
Pyramid Pile Cure touted as safe remedy for piles
A Pittsburg reader writes of three months no sleep due to piles and credits the Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Co of Albion Michigan with complete relief after using three pament boxes. The letter claims the cure is safe free of opiates and poisons and affordable at 50 cents to $1 per box with cases of quick success.
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Wm. Handschu
Goth St. Cotton Alley
Pittsburg
Sam
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Mich
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